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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,599/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

ROI 17.7x earnings multiple (13.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #336 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$486K	$487K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.7x	17.7x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	13.7x	13.8x	12.8x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,452

Out-of-state: $35,372 (13.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$24,796

10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,375

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,100

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,599 place Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus below the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

With a 17.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Criminal Justice and Corrections career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $17,375 against $31,599/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #336 ranking among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs places Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 40% earnings increase from $31,599 to $44,100 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

A 55% admission rate makes Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 3,186 students in Portales, NM.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

First-line supervisors of police and detectives $105,980/yr

Detectives and criminal investigators $93,580/yr

View all 20 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 51/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?

At 51/100, the score looks reasonable — but Criminal Justice and Corrections is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus a good choice for Criminal Justice and Corrections despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →